Category Archives: Knitting

WIPs and More WIPs

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Heather

I’m just about to take part in a work-in-progress knit along in one of the groups I frequent on Ravelery. And, before we get started, we are supposed to take a picture of every project that we intend to work … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy Snowman

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Heather

I’m sorry for the reminder about Christmas yesterday. It seems some of you prefer to ignore the fact that it is creeping up on us, slowly, slowly, slowly. 😉 How about thinking about winter instead? This little guy is from … Continue reading →

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Little Socks

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Heather

Back at the end of June I mentioned that I was going to knit myself a pair of Turkish Bed Socks, partly because I wanted to try the new and interesting construction. (Sorry for the bad picture. The camera had … Continue reading →

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Travelling Light

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Heather

Tomorrow we head off to Montreal for three days. (Don’t worry, the house won’t be unattended.) We are going for a friend’s wedding, but the long train trip and lots of unscheduled time means (potentially) lots of time for stitching … Continue reading →

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So Nice I Made it Twice

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Heather

Knitting is different from needlework in a lot of respects, gauge being probably the most important . You can do your needlework on a piece of fabric that has more threads per inch than the chart calls for and you … Continue reading →

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Flower of the Sea

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Heather

I love it when a project turns out better than expected. This is my Fiore di Mare Shawlette, knit in On Your Toes Bamboo in the ivory colourway. I was not at all sure if the finished piece would be, well, … Continue reading →

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Knitting Tips

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Heather

Knitting projects can range from the simple potholder of a beginner, to a beautiful shawl knit from such fine yarn that it can fit through a wedding ring. And while these projects might look as different as night and day, … Continue reading →

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